30 Origami Hearts For Valentines
/With Valentine’s Day just around the corner forget the flowers and chocolates and surprise your loved ones with a personalised handmade origami heart instead.
Learn how to make cute Valentine’s Day paper crafts like heart-shaped bookmarks, envelopes and boxes. All you need is a piece of paper and a few simple folds to make a special gift to show how much you care.
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Valentine’s Day Origami.
If you’ve been searching for some Valentine’s Day origami ideas then look no further. Today I’ve got thirty of my favourite origami hearts for you to make and fold.
A DIY paper heart makes a lovely gift all year round but particularly in February. For anyone not into the whole flowers and chocolates thing I think a sweet handmade paper heart would be the ideal Valentines treat.
I must admit that I’ve not always been the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day but you know I can never say no to my favourite paper craft so of course I have a soft spot for origami hearts. I’ve been pinning A LOT of them to my Valentine’s Origami board on Pinterest so I thought it was about time I shared some of them here as well.
From heart-shaped bookmarks to cute heart topped boxes, folded envelopes to simple heart bouquets I think there’s something here to make anyone’s Valentine’s Day special
Origami Hearts.
Not sure where to start? There are plenty of origami heart tutorials to choose from but if you’re a beginner when it comes to origami or just looking for an easy project to do while watching the tv I recommend the simple origami heart.
As the name suggests it’s a very simple model to make once you’ve got the hang of it. You can use a standard 6-inch by 6-inch (15cm) piece of origami paper and fold one in under a minute with a bit of practice.
For anyone looking for more of a challenge you can have a go at any of the origami heart-topped boxes or even a 3D modular origami heart.
Once you’ve got the technique down you turn these sweet little hearts into anything from necklaces to garlands to bookmarks. Slip them in a card or wrap them up ready to give to your Valentine.
What to do with your Origami Hearts.
Make them for your loved ones, your partner, your family, your bestie or even just for yourself. Make one or a whole bunch and use them to decorate a card, a gift, a cake or a whole room.
Here are a few of my favourite ways to use them:
Stick down any flaps and use them as gift tags on a bottle of wine or a box of chocolates.
Fold it as a hidden love note.
Hang by some thread and decorate some decorative branches for a cute display.
Frame your favourite heart and display it on the wall.
Dip them in glitter (eco-friendly of course).
Thread onto to yarn for a sweet gift for a child.
Make a giant heart from gift wrap and stick it on the wall.
String them together as a garland.
Make a paper heart mobile and hang it from the ceiling.
Write on your guests’ names and use them as a sweet handmade place holder (good for weddings as well).
Pop a magnet on the back and use it as a delightful little gift.
Supplies:
Scissors
Glue
Pens to decorate.
I always recommend using origami paper although any thin paper will do. If you don’t have any origami paper on hand here are a few alternatives that you probably already have at home.
Regular Printer Paper,
Gift Wrap,
Magazines,
Maps,
Old Books,
And Newspapers.
I even have some printable origami paper you can download and use for FREE. Simply download, print and cut into 7x7-inch squares.
Want to get folding? Check out the origami hearts below:
Simple Origami Heart
A piece of paper, a bit of patience and a few clever folds are all you’ll need to make this simple heart.
Mini Origami Lucky Hearts
This mini origami heart is very easy to make using a single strip of paper. No glue required.
Origami Heart Bookmarks
Make a simple origami heart for you friends for Valentine’s Day.
3D Origami Heart Wall Hanging
Make your own 3D origami heart wall hanging with this video tutorial and fill your house with love.
Origami Heart Note
Send a sweet note folded into a simple origami heart. The perfect way to say I love you!
Origami Heart Box
This box can be folded flat or puffed up to make a 3D box.
Origami Blossom Hearts
This simple tutorial shows you how to make a pretty paper heart out of a rectangular piece of paper.
Origami Heart Corner Bookmark
This origami heart corner bookmark is so pretty and surprisingly easy to make
Simple Origami Heart Flower Bouquet
Make a non-traditional paper flower bouquet as a gift this Valentine’s Day.
Origami Opening Heart Box
This origami envelope pops up to become a box. Great to send a love letter in for Valentine’s Day.
Origami Heart Bookmark
Short on time? Don't panic. Here’s a cute origami heart bookmark you can whip up in a couple of minutes.
Origami Heart Place Cards
Make a pretty table setting for a Valentine’s Day feast.
Concertina Origami Heart
Use contrasting double-sided paper to make a clever fan topped heart.
Origami Winged Heart Cupcake Toppers
Decorate your cupcakes with a sweet flying heart.
Origami Heart Photo Stand
This origami heart stand is very easy to fold and you can also use it as a photo holder!
Origami Heart Bookmark
This easy origami heart looks just like a conversation heart, and fits on the corner of a book page.
Origami Heart Box
Fold this clever box and fill with chocolates.
Origami Heart Corner Bookmark
These colourful hearts are the perfect gift for classmates and friends and include a little note that will make them smile.
Origami Heart Bookmark
The perfect gift for friends and family who love to read.
Origami Puffy Hearts
What makes these puffy origami hearts even better than standard heart origami is that they also open up like clams. You can use them as gift boxes for jewellery or sweets.
Origami Seed Hearts
These unique Origami Seed Paper Hearts will give loved ones an additional gift that grows REAL wildflowers!
Origami Heart With Wings
Learn how to make an origami heart with wings with these simple step by step instructions
Woven Paper Heart Basket
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Origami Window Hearts
Make a beautiful paper suncatcher with a few simple folds.
Origami Heart Box
Learn how to fold a cute box with a clever folded heart on the lid.
Origami Woven Paper Hearts
These cute origami hearts are easy to make with strips of paper. No glue required. Perfect little gift for Valentine’s Day or any time of year.
What do you think? Are you tempted to give any of these Valentine’s origami projects a try? I'm totally smitten with those origami heart suncatchers. How about you?
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